Female Brain explained

lumbingmi · 08-23-2008, 01:30 AM

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The Female Brain, Explained
By Laura Schaefer

Wouldn't it be a relief to finally understand what is happening behind her pretty eyes? Why is it, for example, that the woman in your life is serene one moment, apocalyptic the next? How can she remember details about your life you don't even recall? And what's with her taking everything so personally? Chalk it up to female brain chemistry. Here's how to tailor your courtship to her cortex, hippocampus, etc.
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Pay attention to the little things
She'll see shades of meaning in small gestures, because significant regions of the cortex — the outer layer of a brain that conducts much of its high-level computing — are thicker in the ladies. Therefore, an off-hand comment like, "I'd rather watch the game" might say more than you meant it to. Likewise, a small act of kindness (from a kiss on the cheek to simply calling ahead to make reservations) will blow her away because she'll consider both the gesture and the thoughtfulness behind the gesture.

To keep up with her memory, take notes
It's a scientific fact: Women remember everything. The hippocampus takes up a larger percent of the female brain than the male brain, which is good to know because it's where memories are formed. So while you remember, maybe, the day you met, she's recorded your first flirtation, first phone call, first date, first kiss, etc. Bottom line? There's a reason the PDA and the Google calendar were invented: Use these electronic tools to keep up with her mighty hippocampus.

Follow her calm lead versus instigating bar fights
She's much better at reining in her aggressive impulses than you are. Doctors at the University of Pennsylvania measured the size of the orbitofrontal cortex, an area of the brain involved in regulating emotions. They then compared it with the size of the amygdala, which creates emotional reactions to events. They discovered that female brains have a much larger orbitofrontal-to-amygdala ratio (OAR) than male brains do. That suggests women are better than guys at responding calmly to rudeness or aggression. "The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) is the main ‘modulator' of amygdala action," explains researcher Ruben Gur. "So if you are at a party and someone insults you, the amygdala, which is a very primitive and old structure in human brains, will be yelling ‘Kill the guy!' The OFC is the part of the brain that will say: ‘Consider the context; there are people around.'" Thus, if you want to impress her, quiet your own amygdala and behave as gracefully as she does.

Write her a poem or at least a cute email
"Women excel in something called verbal fluency, or being able to come up with appropriate words, given cues," says Dr. Larry Cahill of the University of California at Irvine. In general, women's brains are wired to be more language-centric than men's. Researchers at McMaster University found that female brains have a greater density of neurons in parts of the temporal lobe cortex, which is the area of the brain associated with language processing and comprehension. This could help explain why women often know the right thing to say, send great cards and love notes, and choose words with such care. In wooing a love interest, it wouldn't hurt to get the help of a trusted female friend. She'll know just what to say.

Be her serotonin
Women's brains produce significantly less serotonin — the brain chemical that helps make us happy — than male brains do. So if she has a tough day at work, treat to her to a transfusion: Try a pep talk, soothing back rub or long hug.

Laura Schaefer is the author of Man with Farm Seeks Woman with Tractor: The Best and Worst Personal Ads of All Time. For the other side of this story, read The Male Brain, Explained.

Gemma · 08-23-2008, 01:34 AM

Lumbi

Despite your education, you still remain CLUELESS about us women!!!!!!!

You dont need a degree to understand us women...................

deafbajagal · 08-23-2008, 09:40 PM

I'd love to see the Male Brain version!

paperclip · 08-23-2008, 09:49 PM

I was thinking the same thing deafbajagal! I found it. Here a link.

The Male Brain, Explained - Â* MSN Relationships

jillio · 08-24-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by deafbajagal

I'd love to see the Male Brain version!

There isn't one. Male brain is completely empty. Nothing to study!

Testosterone systemactically destroys all useful brain cells and synapses!

deafbajagal · 08-24-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

There isn't one. Male brain is completely empty. Nothing to study!

Testosterone systemactically destroys all useful brain cells and synapses!

Hahaha! Well come to my house and you can hide there from all the AD guys who are not gonna like what you said. LOL!!!!

deafbajagal · 08-24-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by paperclip

I was thinking the same thing deafbajagal! I found it. Here a link.

The Male Brain, Explained - Â* MSN Relationships

Thanks! I had a good laugh at "his brain is his largest sex organ!" LOL

jillio · 08-24-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by deafbajagal

Hahaha! Well come to my house and you can hide there from all the AD guys who are not gonna like what you said. LOL!!!!

I'm on my way!

lumbingmi · 08-25-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemma

Lumbi

Despite your education, you still remain CLUELESS about us women!!!!!!!

You dont need a degree to understand us women...................

I wish life is simple like that but u know it isn't like that

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Originally Posted by deafbajagal

I'd love to see the Male Brain version!

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Remember his brain is his largest sex organ
In males of several species including humans, the preoptic area of the hypothalamus is greater in volume, in cross-sectional area and in the number of cells. In men, this area is more than two times larger than in women, and it contains twice as many cells. And what, say you, does this have to do with the horizontal mambo? Plenty. This area of the hypothalamus is in charge of mating behavior.

rockdrummer · 08-25-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemma

Lumbi

Despite your education, you still remain CLUELESS about us women!!!!!!!

You dont need a degree to understand us women...................

Oh?? Then please explain what we do need to understand you women.

lumbingmi · 08-26-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemma

Lumbi

Despite your education, you still remain CLUELESS about us women!!!!!!!

You dont need a degree to understand us women...................

While u are at it, can you answer rockdummer's queston?

dead money · 08-27-2008, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jillio

There isn't one. Male brain is completely empty. Nothing to study!

Testosterone systemactically destroys all useful brain cells and synapses!

then how do you explain paris hilton? Brooke Hogan?

give em an einstein award already then!

jillio · 08-27-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dead money

then how do you explain paris hilton? Brooke Hogan?

give em an einstein award already then!

Evolutionary throwbacks.

BradB08 · 08-27-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by deafbajagal

I'd love to see the Male Brain version!

I'll explain it in 3 easy steps:

1. Sex
2. Sex
3. Sex

dead money · 08-29-2008, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jillio

Evolutionary throwbacks.

worshipped and emulated worldwide.

oh yes i went there.

jillio · 09-03-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dead money

worshipped and emulated worldwide.

oh yes i went there.

Doesn't speak much for male standards.

hohDougRN · 09-03-2008, 12:36 PM

I don't feel those statistics in the article, and subsequent suggestions, are all that difficult to take to heart and take heed to. For any of you guys who have actually had a long term relationship, or marriage, you would understand those are mostly true. By taking a little effort to 'stimulate her neurnons' you will find the rewards are much greater than a hard headed, conceeded view, that she needs to adapt to 'understand' where u are coming from.

rockdrummer · 09-03-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hohDougRN

I don't feel those statistics in the article, and subsequent suggestions, are all that difficult to take to heart and take heed to. For any of you guys who have actually had a long term relationship, or marriage, you would understand those are mostly true. By taking a little effort to 'stimulate her neurnons' you will find the rewards are much greater than a hard headed, conceeded view, that she needs to adapt to 'understand' where u are coming from.

What about her efforts in stimulating my glans??

Just injecting some humor... no offense intended

rockdrummer · 09-03-2008, 12:59 PM

I found it... I found the answers that we all seek. Click the picture to make it larger.

jillio · 09-03-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rockdrummer

I found it... I found the answers that we all seek. Click the picture to make it larger.

dead money · 09-04-2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rockdrummer

I found it... I found the answers that we all seek. Click the picture to make it larger.

haha

/thread right there.

dead money · 09-04-2008, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jillio

Doesn't speak much for male standards.

pffft.

09-03-2008, 12:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
hohDougRN GO UTAH JAZZ!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: utah Posts: 1,609	I don't feel those statistics in the article, and subsequent suggestions, are all that difficult to take to heart and take heed to. For any of you guys who have actually had a long term relationship, or marriage, you would understand those are mostly true. By taking a little effort to 'stimulate her neurnons' you will find the rewards are much greater than a hard headed, conceeded view, that she needs to adapt to 'understand' where u are coming from. __________________ *Doug*

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